Page 23 of Best Senior Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 628 senior care communities in WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in WA
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628 homes
Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington State. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Senior Care around Washington State

Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Judson Park
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 81
Rank #278 / 355
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed 73.1% A+6
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 278
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 278
Timber Ridge
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Issaquah (Talus)
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 81
Rank #341 / 355
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #530 / 626
- 88.5% A+4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 278
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #154 / 278
Mt. Baker Care Center
SC
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Bellingham (South Bellingham)
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 81
Rank #297 / 355
No
44
Facility 44
WA AVG 51
Rank #377 / 626
Private Rooms--7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 278
2.6
Facility 2.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #63 / 278
Covenant Living at the Shores
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Mercer Island (Fortuna)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 81
Rank #283 / 355
No
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #538 / 626
1 Bed 76.0% -4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #151 / 278
6.8
Facility 6.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #238 / 278
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center at Federal Way
SC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Federal Way (South 338Th Street)
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 81
Rank #332 / 355
No
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 51
Rank #362 / 626
- 35.3% -14
6
Facility 6
WA AVG 8
Rank #251 / 282
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 31
Rank #268 / 278
5.7
Facility 5.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #208 / 278
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 81
Rank #291 / 355
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #431 / 626
Suite--4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 31
Rank #166 / 278
7.8
Facility 7.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #253 / 278
Life Care Center of Port Townsend
SC
NH
SNF
Port Townsend (Kearney Street)
94
Facility 94
WA AVG 81
Rank #122 / 355
No
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 51
Rank #198 / 626
Private / Semi-Private Rooms 44.3% -51316.2
Life Care Center of South Hill
SC
NH
SNF
Puyallup (7Th Street Southeast)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 81
Rank #91 / 355
No
32
Facility 32
WA AVG 51
Rank #456 / 626
- 95.2% -----
Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park
SC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Vancouver (Cascade Highlands)
88
Facility 88
WA AVG 81
Rank #137 / 355
No
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 51
Rank #281 / 626
- 93.2% -----
Regency at Northpointe
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Spokane (Shiloh Hills)
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 81
Rank #46 / 355
No
37
Facility 37
WA AVG 51
Rank #425 / 626
- 75.3% -----
Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Olympia (Cain Road)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 81
Rank #195 / 355
No
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 51
Rank #563 / 626
- 97.0% -----
Spokane Veterans Home
SC
HOS
MC
NH
Spokane (East Central)
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 81
Rank #91 / 355
No
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 51
Rank #97 / 626
- 97.2% -----
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #141 / 355
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 51
Rank #189 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 98.8% -2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 278
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #40 / 278
The Watermark at Bellevue
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bellevue (West Bellevue)
140
Facility 140
WA AVG 81
Rank #19 / 355
Yes
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 51
Rank #41 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed 38.6% -4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 278
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 278
Mirabella Seattle
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Seattle (South Lake Union)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 81
Rank #227 / 355
No
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed 46.0% A+6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 31
Rank #206 / 278
7.2
Facility 7.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #245 / 278
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Overview of North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center

North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions, offering a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing health care environment. The center, which has been serving the entire Puget Sound region since 1967, is conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood near a variety of shopping centers and community parks, and is next door to Parkside Retirement and Assisted Living Community, with Auburn Regional Medical Center just two miles away.

North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center is Medicare and Medicaid certified, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of care. The center offers a range of healthcare services, including short-term care, traditional/long-term care, post-operative care, and respiratory services. To help instill confidence that health and well-being will be maintained after discharge, North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center’s Extend to Home program provides a home wellness plan that includes regular follow-up with patients to assist in a smooth transition home and/or offer additional assistance after discharge. During a patient’s stay, therapists provide training and tips on how to continue the rehabilitation and strengthening process at home, while nurses give instruction on how to successfully manage any ongoing medical needs. The staff also educates patients on community resources and other safety considerations.

Contact North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center

Lilac City Friends

3928 N Howard St, Spokane, WA 99205
Overview of Lilac City Friends

Lilac City Friends is a welcoming community in Spokane, WA, that offers adult day care. Dedicated to the welfare of those with memory impairment and handicapped, the community promotes a vibrant and friendly environment for better comfort and safety. Here, older adults can rest their worries with the community’s wheelchair-accessible amenities and specially designed spaces.

Older adults can explore different activities with a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational programs and engaging games. The community also conducts daytime outings for a change of scenery, ensuring older adults’ leisure and wellness. Accommodating older adults every Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, the community ensures they get to enjoy every moment of their stay and allows their families to rest and recharge.

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The Creekside

18200 Woodinville Snohomish Rd, Woodinville, WA 98072
Overview of The Creekside

Discover carefree days filled with abundant opportunities for enjoyment at The Creekside, a thriving senior living community in King County, Woodinville, WA, providing independent living services. Move into comfortable and secure apartments, with a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to choose from. Residents are empowered to live their lives to the fullest through a variety of convenient services, including weekly housekeeping, laundry and linens, and even scheduled transportation.

There’s a ton of things to do with a broad range of daily activities planned around residents’ interests, strengths, and capabilities. Indulge in delightful gourmet, chef-prepared meals in the elegant dining room and delicious grab-and-go lunches in the bistro. A wide range of amenities allows seniors to find and explore the things they truly want to enhance their lives. From the Mind and Body Wellness programming and MBK Fit offerings to resident-led Adventurer’s Club where residents choose adventures to explore, such as skydiving, scuba diving and ziplining, residents are sure to find something that’ll inspire them to keep moving.

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Overview of Reserve at Lacey

Ideally located in the beautiful setting of Lacey, WA, Reserve at Lacey is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community has specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to the comfort of those 55+. With on-site maintenance, management, and laundry spaces, residents are guaranteed a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents will not run out of things to do with various activities and cozy communal spaces. Delightful restaurants and shops are available nearby, providing residents with multiple dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a clubhouse, an indoor spa, a recreation room, a business center, a fitness center, a library, a yoga room, and spacious courtyards.

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Overview of The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community

Set in the beautiful Southeast Talton Avenue, Vancouver, WA, is the extraordinary senior living community of The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community providing assisted living and memory care. The community utilizes a research-based Humanitude technique to provide the highest standard of care and assistance. A team of kind and highly trained professionals works closely with the residents to devise a care plan that best matches their special needs and aspirations.

Live life to the fullest with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that focus on residents’ interests and strengths. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life with exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact The Hampton and Ashley Inn Memory Care Community

Overview of Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living

Affiliated with the Stellar Senior Living group, Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living is a 150-bed senior living community in the Overlake neighborhood of Redmond, Washington. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care, allowing residents to move between levels of support as their needs change without relocating. The two-story building has been serving residents for 22 years. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for different needs and budgets.

Housekeeping, transportation services, and specialized memory care programming are part of daily life. Residents can participate in fitness and recreation activities and spend time in shared lounge areas and a dedicated recreation room. The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center is located 2.67 miles away from Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living, making it easy to access hospital care when it’s needed. The area has a Walk Score of 42, which is somewhat walkable. A handful of nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require a car or ride. The community also accepts Medicaid, giving eligible families another option to cover the cost of care.

Families looking for multiple levels of care in one location may appreciate the flexibility to transition from independent living to assisted living or memory care as needs change over time.

Contact Overlake Terrace Assisted & Senior Living

Overview of Patriots Landing

Patriots Landing at 1600 Marshall Circle is a 157-bed assisted living community in Dupont, Washington. Serving residents for the past 21 years, the three-story building offers flexible housing options: studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans.

The facility is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 26. In turn, some nearby services may be accessible on foot, but most trips require transportation. The suburban setting of Dupont has a calmer residential environment while staying accessible to larger regional services. The home’s size and multi-story design provide an array of residential choices for individuals or couples seeking assisted living. The various unit types, from studios for single occupants to two-bedroom options for couples wanting to age in place together, allow for flexible living arrangements.

An on-site visit by interested residents and families considering Patriots Landing is suggested to learn about specific care services, daily programming, amenities, dining options, and to tour the offered floor plans. This will help you know if the community’s setting and housing options match your needs.

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Overview of Family to Family Senior Care

Family to Family Senior Care is a warm and inviting senior living community, based in Sammamish, WA, offering a continuum of care, including assisted living, long-term & short-term nursing care, memory care, hospice, and respite care. Residents enjoy their independence while benefiting from comprehensive short and long-term nursing and care services suited to their individual needs and preferences. The community designed their accommodations to cater to its residents’ unique lifestyle needs and provide them with utmost comfort, privacy, and safety with the conveniences of various in-house amenities.

In addition to personal care assistance, residents are also provided with the convenience of housekeeping, laundry, and in-home care services, such as salon, podiatrist, and medication delivery services. Residents’ wellness are regularly monitored and maintained with daily nourishing meals and access to various therapy services. With comprehensive care services, convenient amenities, and a dependable care team, residents are guaranteed to maintain their optimal health and fully enjoy their retirement years.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

Overlooking the beautiful scenery of Tacoma, WA, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park is a luxury senior living community offering independent living, assisted living  and memory care. The community features various floor plans, including a studio and 1 and 2-bedroom floor plans designed for comfort and plenty of privacy. Residents benefit from 24-hour assistance, on-site urgent care, weekly housekeeping, and on-site maintenance, ensuring a supportive and comfortable environment.

The community aims to provide residents with a vibrant and enriching lifestyle through its wide array of amenities, including chef-prepared meals, formal and private dining rooms, a bistro, transportation, and a rooftop garden with BBQ and firepit fit for vibrant gatherings and bonding. Residents enjoy wheelchair-accessible showers, private patios or balconies, and full kitchens. Meanwhile, activities such as cooking classes, yoga, live performances, and gardening clubs ensure an active and fulfilling life for all residents.

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Overview of Cascades of Chesterley

A 40-minute drive from Ellensburg, Cascades of Chesterley is one of the best assisted living facilities in the area. Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care, this facility offers services for seniors with different capabilities and conditions. As for their accommodations for assisted living services, they offer both studio and one-bedroom apartments, giving the seniors the choice of a more private quarters or something more spacious.

Many of the residents at this facility enjoy their time here due to the freedom they receive. From being able to spend time in their social spaces as they make new friends to taking trips to nearby areas and attractions, seniors are able to plan their own day and do it at their own pace. In addition to these options, there are also various activities like bird watching, fitness classes, game nights, and more that the residents can join if they are seeking engagement. This facility offers a lot of flexibility and independence for their residents while also offering support for the daily tasks.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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